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$BUYING A CAR Financial Math Google Slides Distance Learnin$

BUYING A CAR Financial Math Google Slides Distance Learning Sub Plans Project

By The Ladybug's Loft

Buying a car is one thing many students look forward to even though they often have no clue what all is involved. This simulation takes students through the process of determining a budget based on career choice, finding a car, calculating total

Subjects:

Math, Algebra, Applied Math

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Projects, Google Apps

$4.65

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Google Drive™ folder

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Algebra Algebra II Systems of Equations Finance Car Buying Project: 2 Versions!

By The Ladybug's Loft

In this project, students will select two cars and use the internet to research total costs associated with owning each car for 5 years. They will calculate down payment and monthly payments, gas, insurance, and expected maintenance. The results are

Subjects:

Math, Algebra, Algebra 2

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Projects

$4.75

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Chain Letters 1 and 2 Algebra Puzzles, Sub Plans, First Day, Warm Ups

By The Ladybug's Loft

This is both my Chain Letters puzzle and Chain Letters 2 offered as a bundle. An engaging puzzle, students find the value of "A", transfer that value to the next problem to find "B", and so on until "Z". They then use the code they have created to

Subjects:

Math, Algebra, Algebra 2

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Workbooks

$2.95

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Chain Letters Algebra Puzzle perfect for sub plans, warm-ups, first day, etc.

By The Ladybug's Loft

An engaging puzzle, students find the value of "A", transfer that value to the next problem to find "B", and so on until "Z". They then use the code they have created to fill in a silly pun at the bottom. Two versions are included, same puzzle but

Subjects:

Math, Algebra

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Activities

$1.95

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$Break-Even Problems: Algebra Equations Variables on Both S$

Break-Even Problems: Algebra Equations Variables on Both Sides Financial Math

By The Ladybug's Loft

Finding the break-even point of a business venture is a very important real-world application of the algebra that students learn in class. There are many approaches to finding break-even point, mostly using some form of systems of equations. This

Subjects:

Math, Algebra, Word Problems

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities

CCSS:

7.EE.B.4, 8.EE.C.7, HSA-CED.A.1

$1.95

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Algebra Christmas Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle Activity

By The Ladybug's Loft

This is a great crossword puzzle for right before the holidays. Contains a combination of Algebra and Christmas related terms, and is designed to fit on the front and back of one sheet of copy paper. For the clues, I've included two versions: one

Subjects:

Math, Algebra, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets

$1.95

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Order of Operations Error Analysis, Using Formulas Algebra First Day, Sub Plans

By The Ladybug's Loft

Error Analysis is an excellent exercise for students in that it builds critical thinking skills, a thorough knowledge of procedures and provides review without students feeling like they are going over the same old stuff. (I call it "sneaky review")

Subjects:

Math, Algebra, Order of Operations

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Worksheets

$2.20

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Indirect Measurement Algebra Geometry Similar Triangles Proportion Diagrams

By The Ladybug's Loft

Here's a nice freebie for math teachers. I've created 5 word problems using Indirect Measurement. Use it for demonstration, a worksheet, incorporate them into an assessment, however it works best for you. Could be part of an Algebra or Geometry unit

Subjects:

Math, Algebra, Geometry

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th

Types:

Worksheets

FREE

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ALGEBRA Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle SPRING BREAK Theme

By The Ladybug's Loft

This is a great crossword puzzle for right before Spring Break. Contains a combination of Algebra and Spring Break related terms, and is designed to fit on the front and back of one sheet of copy paper. For the clues, I've included two versions:

Subjects:

Math, Algebra

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Worksheets

$1.90

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Thanksgiving and Algebra

By The Ladybug's Loft

This is a great crossword puzzle for right before the holidays. Contains a combination of Algebra and Thanksgiving related terms, and is designed to fit on the front and back of one sheet of copy paper. For the clues, I've included two versions: one

Subjects:

Math, Algebra

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Printables

FREE

Digital Download PDF (0.21 MB)

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Systems of Equations Algebra Error Analysis

By The Ladybug's Loft

Error analysis is an excellent way to reinforce concepts, as well as being an engaging activity. Systems of equations tends to be one of the more frustrating algebra topics for students due to the number of steps involved, the requirement to think

Subjects:

Algebra, Algebra 2

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets

$2.35

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Chain Letters2 Algebra Equation Puzzle Sub Plans, Seatwork, First Day Warm Up

By The Ladybug's Loft

Subjects:

Math, Algebra, Algebra 2

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets

$1.95

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PERCENT GROWTH AND DECAY Exponential Functions Algebra Word Problems Financial

By The Ladybug's Loft

Two page worksheet contains formulas as well as 12 word problems dealing with percent growth and decay in terms of exponential functions. All problems describe relatable real-world situations easily understood by most students. I use this in my

Subjects:

Math, Algebra, Word Problems

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Worksheets

CCSS:

HSF-LE.A.1c, HSF-LE.B.5

$1.69

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LINEAR INEQUALITY WORD PROBLEMS STANDARD FORM ALGEBRA POSTER ACTIVITY

By The Ladybug's Loft

In this activity, students will work in groups or alone to create wall displays for a given linear inequality scenario. All word problems translate into standard form and are graphed by finding the intercepts. I generally start out by presenting the

Subjects:

Math, Algebra, Algebra 2

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Worksheets, Projects, Activities

CCSS:

HSA-REI.D.10, HSA-REI.D.12, HSF-IF.B.4

$2.45

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Algebra Problem Solving Error Analysis: Sub Plans, First Day, Warm ups, Review

By The Ladybug's Loft

Subjects:

Math, Algebra, Algebra 2

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Homework

$2.25

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Towing Dilemma: Algebra Guided Exercise to Introduce Systems of Equations.

By The Ladybug's Loft

Systems of Equations is one of those areas of Algebra that is challenging to introduce and teach as it's difficult to make it concrete to the average teenager. Try starting the unit off with this worksheet. It turns a story about a car breaking down

Subjects:

Math, Algebra, Word Problems

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities

$2.25

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Inequality Word Problems Algebra PreAlgebra Real Word Examples

By The Ladybug's Loft

Real world applications help students to understand math concepts in a more concrete manner. I've had many students tell me they finally "get" inequalities after doing this worksheet in class.This worksheet starts with 6 set--up problems in which

Subjects:

Math, Algebra, Word Problems

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets

$2.35

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$Bug Math: Scientific Notation Practice Activity. Algebra,$

Bug Math: Scientific Notation Practice Activity. Algebra, Math FUN FACTS!

By The Ladybug's Loft

A fun, interesting way to practice scientific notation and learn a thing or two about our insect friends. Practice converting between standard and scientific notation, solving word problems and multiplying in scientific notation. All while cute

Subjects:

Math, Algebra, Word Problems

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Printables

CCSS:

8.EE.A.4

$1.95

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Intro to Sequences Unit Opener Warm Up Exploration Google Drive Algebra 1 or 2

By The Ladybug's Loft

This is a helpful opener and warm up for the Sequences unit in Algebra 1 or 2. It really gets them thinking about what a sequence is before they have learned any formulas, terminology or really anything else about the subject. I generally just put

Subjects:

Math, Algebra, Algebra 2

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Activities, Google Apps

$1.05

Online Resource
Google Sheets™

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Algebra Valentine's Day Math Crossword Puzzle

By The Ladybug's Loft

Crossword puzzle, answers consist of about two thirds algebra terms, one third Valentines-related terms. Perfect for that day when you just know their minds are not on school work, yet you still want to get some instruction in. Includes answer key.

Subjects:

Math, Algebra, Valentine's Day

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets

$1.25

Digital Download PDF (0.20 MB)

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

20 years in both middle and high school.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I like to mix it up a bit, after all, different styles work with different students. Not afraid to try new things. A great many of my students are struggling learners, so I am always searching for new ways to help them be successful in high school math.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

I receive my greatest reward on the day my students walk across that stage to receive their diplomas.

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

BA, Florida State University

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I just really like ladybugs. :)

GRADES

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

SUBJECTS

Math, Algebra, Applied Math, Geometry, Order of Operations, Word Problems, Algebra 2, Holidays/Seasonal, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Valentine's Day